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The Solway After Dark

What do you notice when a familiar landscape changes after sunset? Join Luonto Living for an accessible evening exploring the Solway Coast after dark —…...

date_range 17th October, 2026 - 17th October, 2026

Beirhope By Night

Join us under some of the UK’s darkest skies and prepare to be dazzled. Our friend and fabulous astrophotographer Ford will host the evening alongside…...

date_range 16th October, 2026 - 16th October, 2026

Dark Skies Night Swim

Wednesday 14th October | 8pm–10pm Bargrennan, Newton Stewart Experience the magic of swimming beneath the stars as part of the South of Scotland Dark Skies…...

date_range 14th October, 2026 - 14th October, 2026

Sunset Loch Swim & Bat Walk

Friday 9 October 2026 5pm start Loch Trool, Galloway Forest Park Experience the magic of the South of Scotland Dark Skies Festival with an unforgettable…...

date_range 9th October, 2026 - 9th October, 2026

Sauna and Stars at Monteviot House

Experience Sauna and Stars at Monteviot House and Gardens. Beginning at sunset and continuing into full darkness, this event is all about watching the stars…...

date_range 9th October, 2026 - 18th October, 2026

Harvest Wild Swim Festival

Join us for our Second soul-soothing, wellness focused weekend of wild swims, laughter, moments of peace and seasonal magic in the River Tweed at the…...

date_range 10th October, 2026 - 12th October, 2026

Moffat Art Try It Day 2026

Moffat Art are delighted to host their third "Try It" Day on 10th October 2026. Local artists will be helping you create pieces inspired by…...

date_range 10th October, 2026 - 10th October, 2026

Vivacity Wellness Festival

Vivacity Wellness Festival is Dumfries and Galloway's first large scale health and wellbeing festival, launching at The Crichton on Saturday 17th October 2026. A full…...

date_range 17th October, 2026 - 17th October, 2026

Upper Nithsdale Dark Sky Experience

UPPER NITHSDALE DARK SKY EXPERIENCE The Upper Nithsdale Dark Sky Experience will take place in the historic town of Sanquhar, which is located within the…...

date_range 10th October, 2026 - 16th October, 2026

Dark Sky from the bank or boat

Guests during the festival can book an amazing private evening, relaxing and observing the dark sky from the banks of the estate pool. With its…...

date_range 9th October, 2026 - 18th October, 2026

Stars, Steam & Stillness: A Loch Doon Experience

Stars, Steam & Stillness: A Loch Doon Experience Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of relaxation, restoration and natural wonder at…...

date_range 9th October, 2026 - 11th October, 2026

Stargazing at the Mausoleum

An evening of stargazing from the dramatic hilltop location of Monteath Mausoleum. See the huge Borders skyscape through real astronomical telescopes and learn to spot…...

date_range 15th October, 2026 - 15th October, 2026

Dark Skies Evening

An evening under the stars at Kennels Barn — fire, folklore, and a guided tour of the October night sky....

date_range 16th October, 2026 - 16th October, 2026

Dark Sky Supper Club

Join us at Ernespie Farm for a special evening beneath the stars as we celebrate Dark Sky Week with a unique Dark Sky Supper Club.…...

date_range 23rd October, 2026 - 23rd October, 2026

Dark Skies at Kailzie Estate

Join us for a memorable evening at Kailzie Estate, near Peebles, in partnership with the Tweeddale Astronomical Society. Discover the wonders of the night sky…...

date_range 16th October, 2026 - 16th October, 2026

Bat Evening at The Crannog Dark Sky Centre

Join us for a special evening exploring the fascinating world of bats at the Crannog Dark Sky Centre Dark Sky Festival Bat Evening Join us…...

date_range 10th October, 2026 - 10th October, 2026

Moffat Community Observatory – Open Night

Moffat was the first town out side America to obtain Dark Sky Status and the Community Observatory was built, following the award from Dark Sky…...

date_range 17th October, 2026 - 17th October, 2026

Moffat Community Observatory – Open Day

Everyone is welcome to see our large fixed location telescope together with various sizes of our portable telescopes as a learning workshop. You will also…...

date_range 10th October, 2026 - 10th October, 2026

Dusking Wild Swim, Sauna and Fireside Storytelling

Come to Moffat Distillery for a truly nourishing and magical evening of hot and cold, dark and firelight, stillness and good company. As dusk falls…...

date_range 16th October, 2026 - 17th October, 2026

Astronomy for all at The Bothy, Auchencastle

The Bothy, Auchencastle is located in the countryside 2 miles southwest of the Dark Sky Town of Moffat. Guests at The Bothy have enjoyed amazing…...

date_range 8th October, 2026 - 18th October, 2026

Dark Skies Chocolate Workshop

A special Dark Sky workshop, to celebrate the South of Scotland Dark Sky Festival running from 9th-18th October daily at 3pm, that includes making three…...

date_range 9th October, 2026 - 18th October, 2026

Dark Skies Sauna

Join us for an outdoor sauna experience under the dark skies. Come to our organic farm high in the hills and stare at the milky…...

date_range 9th October, 2026 - 16th October, 2026

Dark Sky Stay

Book two nights in our gorgeous luxury Glamping Pod or The Lodge between the 9th October and the 19th October and get a complimentary Stargazing…...

date_range 9th October, 2026 - 19th October, 2026

Beirhope by Night

Join us under some of the UK’s darkest skies and prepare to be dazzled. Our friend and fabulous astrophotographer Ford will host the evening alongside…...

date_range 16th October, 2026 - 16th October, 2026

South of Scotland Dark Sky Festival

Head to one of the darkest places in Europe this autumn and discover the beauty of truly dark skies. The South of Scotland takes pride…...

date_range 8th October, 2026 - 18th October, 2026

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